Edge shape effect on switching behavior in a small ferromagnetic pattern

Jae Hyun Kwon, Hyun Cheol Koo, Hyunjung Yi, Suk Hee Han

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Abstract

Switching behavior and domain structure greatly depends on the edge shape of mesoscopic patterns. In our simulation, permalloy patterns with elliptical and tapered edge need 80% and 50% more switching field, respectively, than a rectangle for the same overall aspect ratio of four. In the switching dynamics, vortex nucleation and its initial location play a great role in deciding switching field. Elliptical and tapered patterns show high magnetic remanence, which is advantageous for non-volatile device application. It is also demonstrated that small control of tapered edge makes it possible to change the switching behavior without the variation of overall aspect ratio.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Nanomaterials and Processing - IUMRS - ICA - 2006 International Conference in Asia
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages911-914
Number of pages4
EditionPART 1
ISBN (Print)3908451310, 9783908451310
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
EventIUMRS International Conference in Asia 2006, IUMRS-ICA 2006 - Jeju, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 2006 Sept 102006 Sept 14

Publication series

NameSolid State Phenomena
NumberPART 1
Volume124-126
ISSN (Print)1012-0394

Other

OtherIUMRS International Conference in Asia 2006, IUMRS-ICA 2006
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityJeju
Period06/9/1006/9/14

Keywords

  • Edge shape
  • Switching behavior
  • Vortex

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Materials Science(all)
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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